Harlingen Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Harlingen, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675606) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $6,016
Phone: (956) 412-8660 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Harlingen Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of about 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Harlingen Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.9% annually.
Harlingen Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has one federal fine on record from CMS, totaling $6,016.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Harlingen Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a government-owned facility (Cameron County hospital district) in Harlingen, Texas, certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 102.4 residents. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally approved since June 1996.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.478 hours per resident per day, including 0.289 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 32.9% annually. CMS records one federal fine totaling $6,016.00 for this facility, and no payment denials are on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
The facility is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which operates 67 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.7 stars. There has been no change of ownership at this facility within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families considering this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and quality measure details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings are updated periodically and reflect a snapshot of CMS survey and reporting data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.478 hours per resident per day, including 0.289 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 and turnover of 32.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records one fine totaling $6,016.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 102.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (a hospital district) and is part of the Wellsential Health chain, which operates 67 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 26, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 2, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9564128660 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9564128660 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675606?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.